If it moves, it probably moves with Gates. Gates researches, designs, and tests our mobile hydraulics solutions at the cutting edge of material science to deliver uncompromising solutions for all types of mobile equipment. From transportation to turf care, and from mining to material handling, Gates hydraulic hose and couplings save costs and downtime to power your heavy duty mobile machinery and industrial-grade vehicles.

We’re powering your progress, and your stationary machinery. You’ll find Gates stationary hydraulic hose and coupling solutions in manufacturing facilities, foundries, industrial plants, and other heavy duty machine applications all over the world. If you need a custom hydraulics solution or have any questions about the best Gates solution for your stationary machinery applications, contact our team of experts.

We’re powering the machines that move you. Our personal mobility drives are designed for efficiency and power, so you can hit the bike trails with Gates CarbonDrive belt drives, and then tackle the trails with ATV/UTV powersport vehicles. Gates works with the top manufacturers of mobility vehicles, including bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, snowmobiles and more, to design our personal mobility solutions with OE exact or OE equivalent fit. Gates power transmission solutions guarantee exceptional performance for thousands of makes and models, so you can experience your next adventure with the power of Gates.

Increasing reliable power for your vehicle engine systems drives us to innovate everyday. With vehicle and stationary engines becoming smaller and more efficient, we’re committed to transmitting more power between your system components and engine accessories, all while driving down your downtime and costs. Gates application engineers and automotive experts have spent decades developing the most comprehensive automotive power transmission and fluid power selection in the aftermarket, with OE fit parts for your belt drive, engine cooling, fuel, emission control systems, and more.

Gates stops at nothing to design the highest performing and longest lasting automotive solutions, so your vehicles perform when and where you need them. Gates works with more than 34 of the world’s top vehicle manufacturers to create OE exact and OE equivalent parts solutions that have your vehicle moving in peak operation, from belt drives to brake systems. Find solutions for your vehicle chassis systems, including brake, steering, and suspension, and other vehicle components such as tire and wheels, windshield washer and wipers, vacuum systems, as well as shop support products.

Gates gives your operations more than just the lift you need to get the job done. We offer premium belt and vertical lift system solutions with reliable performance, high chemical, abrasion and pressure resistance, and a durable working service life. Gates polyurethane flat belting is designed and tested for your heavy duty lifting and positioning applications, including lift systems, forklifts, car wash installations and scissor-type lifting tables, with superior flat lift transmission systems for applications ranging from automotives to elevators.

18/3VX950 SPR HC NTCH PWRBD

Product # 938818095

The PowerBand® construction allows multiple belts to function as a single unit, with even load distribution and each strand fitting securely in the sheave groove. Recommended for multiple V-belt drives exposed to pulsating or heavy shock loads which can make belts whip, turn over, slip, or jump off the drive.

Flex-Bonded Cords are strongly bonded to the body of the belt resulting in equal load distribution and the absorption of bending stress without cord deterioration.

Notches molded into the belt during manufacturing increase flexibility, making this belt well suited for drives with smaller diameter sheaves.

Recommended for multiple V-belt drives exposed to pulsating or heavy shock loads which can make belts whip, turn over or jump off the drive.

Size Range/Availability

Belt Slitters located onsite at several Gates Service Centers can cut down an existing belt in inventory to the strand width needed. Large Inventory of standard lengths and widths are readily available. See sizing table for details.

Belt part number is constructed by placing the (#) number of strands required followed by a slash (/) in front of the belt size. For example, 5/3VX800 represents a 3VX800 with 5 joined strands. Belt product number is 8 or 9 digits constructed of product series prefix, number of strands, and belt length. For example, 93885080 represents a "3VX" section PowerBand® (9388) with 5 strands (5) that is 80.0 inches (080) long.

Materials Made for your Application Challenges.

Gates® molded notch V-belts are exclusively constructed with EPDM, a high-performance synthetic rubber compound. Belts made with EPDM offer a 70% broader temperature range tolerance compared to other belts and resist hardening to avoid cracking. They meet The Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (RMA) standards for oil and heat resistance, as well as static conductivity.

A notch on your belt.

Gates® designs molded notches in our belts to reduce the bending stress as the belt wraps around small diameter pulleys, thereby reducing the heat generated by rapid flexing to prevent premature belt failure. A relatively large, deep notch provides excellent flexibility for bending around pulleys by implementing the notch near the cord line.